Schloss Priela, Medieval castle in Maishofen, Austria
Schloss Priela is a stone fortress at 749 meters elevation on the northern shore of Lake Zell featuring classical Austrian architectural forms and multiple towers. Today the building houses a hotel with guest rooms, suites, a private beach area, and a park situated just 200 meters from the lake.
The castle was first documented in 1425 as the residence of Christian Glaser zu Prielau and underwent major renovations between 1560 and 1565 under Hans Christoph Perner. These changes gave the property much of its present-day appearance.
The coat of arms of Prince-Bishop Sigmund Christoph von Waldburg-Zeil-Trauchburg is displayed at the entrance, marking a time when a religious leader controlled the property. Visitors can still see traces of this ecclesiastical rule in the details of the facade today.
The property sits on a hill with good views toward the water, and the drive up from the lake shore is manageable with short paths. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes since the grounds slope gently and the beach area is reached on foot.
The property passed to the von Hofmannsthal family in 1947 after World War II, then the Porsche family acquired it in 1987 and converted it to its present use. This history of ownership by notable families remains an interesting part of the location's story.
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